2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the cells which secrete the chitinous teeth of Mollusca.
ODONTOCETE
O*don`to*ce"te, n.pl. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A subdivision of Cetacea, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.; the toothed whales.
ODONTOGENY
O`don*tog"e*ny, n. Etym: [Odonto- + root of Gr. odontogénie.]
(Physiol.)
Defn: Generetion, or mode of development, of the teeth.
ODONTOGRAPH
O*don"to*graph, n. Etym: [Odonto- + -graph.]
Defn: An instrument for marking or laying off the outlines of teeth of gear wheels.
ODONTOGRAPHIC
O*don`to*graph"ic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to odontography.